How to Treat Itchy Scalp Bumps

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Suffering from horrible, reditchy scalp bumps? You’re not alone. If you are looking for good treatments to handle the irritation you have come to the right place. Our guide includes some of the best products to help.

Scalp bumps are a surprisingly common problem that occur for both men and women. As dead skin cells, product build-up and oil accumulate on the scalp, they serve as food for bacteria that can turn into acne.

Great treatments for irritating scalp bumps

Great treatments for a healthy scalp and hair

So what are the different types of scalp bumps and how can you treat them?

Ringworm

Ringworm, medically referred to as tinia capitis, is a scalp infection caused by a tiny fungus called tinea. The signs and symptoms of ringworm include scalp itching, scaling, scalp bumps and patchy areas of hair loss. This scalp condition is more common in children, although adults can be affected too. It can be easily spread from person to person by sharing personal items such as combs, brushes and towels and from contact with infected animals including household pets. A doctor can often make the diagnosis by simply looking at the scalp. If the diagnosis is in question, they may take a sample and send it to the lab to look for the characteristic tinea fungus.

Doctors usually treat ringworm with anti-fungal medications. They may also suggest using a medicated shampoo that contains 2.5 percent selenium sulfide. To prevent ringworm, shampoo hair and scalp regularly, practice regular hand washing and don’t share combs, brushes or personal items with other people. Look for products which prevent future scaling too.

Folliculitis

When hair follicles on the scalp become inflamed, it leads to a condition called scalp folliculitis. Folliculitis isn’t unique to the scalp, it can also affect the body, especially in areas that are irritated by tight clothing or traumatized by shaving. Typically, folliculitis causes red scalp bumps that are tender or itchy. The bumps may be filled with a clear or yellow fluid.

This skin and scalp condition is caused by bacteria or fungus. When it involves the scalp, it’s more common in people who don’t wash their hair regularly and those who wear tight hats or constrictive head wear. It’s also more common in the summer when the air is hot and humid. Another special type of folliculitis caused by a bacteria called pseudomonas comes from soaking or swimming in poorly maintained pools, hot tubs or whirlpools.

Folliculitis of the scalp may respond to topical antibiotic treatment, although some of the bacteria that cause it have become resistant to antibiotic ointments available at the drugstore. Shampooing every other day with a mild shampoo that contains tea tree oil may help as tea tree oil has natural antibacterial properties. In cases that don’t improve with tea tree oil, an anti-fungal shampoo may ease symptoms. Its worth looking into products that contain benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid, and the following products help to care for and hydrate the hair follicle:

Treatment for scalp bumps

Regularly using dry shampoo instead of washing your hair won’t help, you’re just masking the oil and possibly clogging pores. To help prevent and treat scalp bumps, we suggest trying one or more of these products.

This anti-itch shampoo is designed to effectively relieve itching without irritating sensitive skin. Consider applying once a week instead of your usual shampoo as a more intensive treatment for itchy scalps.

Don’t put up with an annoying, problem scalp any longer; instead, choose the Philip Kingsley Scalp Toning Tonic as your fast-acting solution. It will soothe the surface of your scalp, delivering a relieving hit of anti-flake and anti-microbe formula.

Scalps that are irritated and suffer bumps need to stay protected as well as remaining cool. This spray protects the scalp and hair with its UV filter, ideal for natural, unchanged hair. The photo-protective agent obtained from the Sunflower blossom effectively completes hair fiber protection.

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